User Experience Ux Designer

SHOBA JAYARAMAN

*********@*****.*** 703-***-**** Ashburn, USA 20148

Professional Summary

Creative Senior UX Designer known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in user interface design, interaction design, and user research that facilitate creating engaging user experiences. Excel through strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and adaptability, ensuring seamless collaboration with team members to deliver innovative solutions. Skills

• UX/UI design and prototyping

• User-centered Design

• User research and testing

• Process flow and sitemaps

• Wireframing and storyboarding

• Interaction and visual design

• Website design and development (HTML, CSS)

• Adobe Creative Suite proficiency

• Figma and Sketch expertise

• Project management tools (Jira, Confluence)

• Presentation skills (Keynote)

Key Accomplishments

• Worked on state-of-the-art prototyping tools like Adobe XD, Figma and Sketch

• Created an entire Design System in Figma singlehandedly for a technology challenge

• Received positive feedback and accolades for skills in UX/UI design

• Obtained my advanced web design certification degree with graphic design concentration and User Experience design certification.

Personal Information

My Portfolio: www.shobajayaraman.com

Citizenship: U.S. Citizen

Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance

Professional Experience

04/2022 - Current

Acuity, Inc

Reston, U.S.

Senior UX/UI Designer

Contract: Department of Homeland Security (DHS) RAVEN Project

• Led the end-to-end user experience (UX) for DHS Core search application driving a 25% increase in user engagement through improved UX and functionality

• Proactively initiated and led design of new features, developing and iterating prototypes to validate decisions throughout the product lifecycle

• Facilitated strategic conversations with stakeholders to translate business goals into user-focused design requirements

• Co-developed and maintained a scalable enterprise design system using Material Design, creating custom components tailored to evolving product requirements

• Audited and validated design components for full compliance with Section 508 accessibility requirements

• Conducted comprehensive user research using interviews and A/B testing to uncover insights that directly influenced product strategy

• Crafted user-friendly and accessible interfaces with a consistent visual language across web and mobile platforms, enhancing overall user experience

• Created and maintained Acuity's Design System. Engaged in tech challenges to proactively contribute to Acuity's business development efforts

• Provided mentorship to junior UX designers by reviewing designs and offering detailed, constructive feedback

05/2020 - 03/2022

Design for Passion

Ashburn, U.S.

Freelance UX /UI/Graphic Designer

Volunteered for the following non profit organizations to create wireframes and prototypes for UX/UI Design Work

Dweebs Global, Daily Source, Alpha Beta Creatives, inEducation

• Executed various freelance projects for diverse clients

• Designed logos, invitations, posters, and flyers for local and national voluntary organizations

• Created UX user flows for mobile screens to enhance user experience

• Produced various design versions for A/B testing to optimize user experience

• Incorporated user feedback to iterate and improve designs effectively

• Collaborated with stakeholders, marketing, and software developers on design iterations

• Established a design system for Dweebs Global through reusable components and assets 06/2019 - 05/2020

Compliance

Solutions

Strategies (CSS)

New York, U.S.

UX/UI Designer

• Redesigned and prototyped key features within ACM product, enhancing user experience and functionality

• Led design of Form CRS Customer Relationship Summary from ideation to launch, adhering to CSS brand guidelines

• Collaborated with software engineers and product managers to develop effective solutions for existing challenges

• Conducted A/B testing on desktop application features to optimize conversion rates

• Created and modified prototypes based on evolving client needs and technological advancements

• Designed graphic user interface elements including menus, tabs, and widgets to improve usability

• Utilized Adobe XD to produce high-quality wireframes and UI components for web pages

• Managed all design aspects for ACM groups ensuring consistency and quality throughout projects

09/2018 - 02/2019

Proposal Helper,

Inc.

Herndon, U.S.

Graphic/ UI Designer

• Created cover pages for government proposals using vector-based software

• Designed UI mockups for a new product launch, ensuring user-friendly interfaces

• Produced organizational charts and presentation slides utilizing MSPowerPoint

• Transitioned from ProposalHelper to focus on UX/UI design career advancement 05/2001 - 08/2004

BAE Systems, Inc.

Washington, U.S.

Web Developer

• Developed and maintained web-based database applications and dynamic content websites

• Developed and maintained web-based database applications and dynamic content websites

• Assisted in migrating legacy web applications to ensure compliance with ADA Section 508 standards

05/2000 - 05/2001

CCSI, Inc.

Rockville, U.S.

Web Developer

• Maintained and updated NASA ODIN website for five research centers based on user requests

Education

12/2021 Certification in UX Design

NN/g (Nielson Norman Group)

08/2020 WAI0.1x: Introduction to Web Accessibility W3Cx

10/2016 UX Design Certification

General Assembly

01/2016 Web Design with Graphic design concentration Sessions Online College for Professional Design

04/1995

Madras, India

Bachelor of Science

University of Madras

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